Internet Safety Blog
Back to School Means Back to Good Online Habits
September 18, 2018 By Lynette Owens Back to school can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. The lengthy summer break is sometimes difficult to shake, but a new school year means establishing new routines and getting back into good...
Summer Safety on Social Media
July 3, 2018 This summer, as you snap selfies and share them while on your travels and adventures, be sure to remind your kids (and yourself) to share safely. Social media keeps us connected with family and friends, but it’s increasingly fraught...
Empowering Students to Change the Internet, One Question at a Time
By Lynette Owens Last month, we marked Safer Internet Day on February 6, a day meant to promote safer and more responsible use of technology, especially among youth. Since 2010, we’ve celebrated this day with the launch of our annual “What’s Your...
Help Kids Become Privacy Pros on Data Privacy Day
by Lynette Owens January 28 is Data Privacy Day and we are doing our part to help raise awareness about this important day, especially in a year when concerns about, risks to, and legislation protecting our online privacy are at an all-time high....
This Gift-Giving Season, Be Smart About Smart Toys
by Lynette Owens This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post on December 12, 2017. As you shop for the kids and teens on your list, you may be considering some of the cool options out there, either because they are asking for it or...
It’s Time to Hit the Pause Button: Why We Should Never Stop Caring about Media Literacy
By Lynette Owens This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post on November 10, 2017. Last month, the U.S. experienced one of the most horrific acts of violence when a lone gunman took aim at thousands of country music fans at an outdoor...
5 Ways to Practice Healthy Social Media Skills This Summer
By Lynette Owens Throughout the summer vacation months, most (if not all) kids are spending that time with their phones in hand. While you're all taking a well-deserved break from the school year, don't take a vacation from using social media in...
Impulsivity, Civility, Authenticity and Privacy: Announcing the Winners of the 2017 “What’s Your Story?” Video Contest
By Lynette Owens Since 2010, we have been running our annual “What’s Your Story?” video contest as a way to engage young people in a conversation on a wide range of topics about life online. We see it is a way to give them a platform that allows...
What If You Could Change the Internet?
By Lynette Owens This originally appeared in the Huffington Post on February 7, 2017. Today, we celebrate Safer Internet Day, a time when the world recognizes the importance of helping young people, and frankly all people, become safe, responsible,...
